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RAINWEAR DEFINITIONS
ABRASION RESISTANCE – The ability of a fabric to
withstand loss of appearance, utility, pile or surface
through the destructive action of rubbing.
SEAM SEALING – A process in which the stitch
line of a garment is made leak proof by the
application of seam tape or heat sealing.
BACKING – An extra wrap or filling, or both,
woven into or knitted on the back of a fabric to give
it support or additional weight. Polyester is the
most common.
STITCHED AND TAPED SEAMS – The seams are
stitched and then a waterproof tape is heat sealed
over the stitching. This makes the seams
waterproof.
COATING – A finishing process in which some
substance, eg., poly vinyl chloride (pvc), neoprene,
or polyurethane covers the fabric on one or
both sides.
STORM FLY FRONT – A panel built into the front
of the jacket that blocks the water from blowing
through the front closure.
DENIER – The weight measurement of the
synthetic filament yarns and fibers. The low
numbers represent the finer yarns and the higher
numbers represent the heavier yarns.
Rainwear Guide
Common Applications for
River City Garments Rainwear
PREMIUM STYLES:
WAVELOCK NYLON – Two nylon strands; one
strand in a parallel pattern intersecting with
another nylon strand in a wave pattern.
Luminator – Our hi-vis Luminator offerings are
available in different materials and these styles: Classic,
Challenger, Wizard, and Navigator. Excellent for any
application where visibility is top priority, Sanitation
Workers, Police, Road Crews, and Airlines.
Challenger (7368) – .54mm, Nylon/PVC over PVC/Nylon.
Multiple layer construction with over twice the thickness
of our original challenger in a reversible raincoat. Great
for Security and Law Enforcement applications.
Dominator (388) – .42mm PVC/Hi Tensile Polyester/PVC.
Limited flammability, green PVC/Hi Tensile Polyester/PVC
is quickly identified for chemical applications including
chemical plants, refineries, and environmental clean-up.
DIELECTRICALLY SEALED SEAMS (WELDED) –
Seams are sealed by heating the fabric to the point
of melting them together.
LIMITED FLAMMABILITY – The ability of a fabric
to self extinguish when the flame is taken away
from the fabric.
Concord (800) – .35 mm, Neoprene/Nylon. Mining
industry, petroleum related industries, logging and
ship building organizations.
Hydroblast (840) – .35 mm, Neoprene/Nylon. Suits
specially designed for hydroblasting. Velcro closures
ensure water tight seals at all openings. Excellent for
any clean-up operation.
Navigator (550) – .22mm Nylon/Polyurethane. Limited
flammability, lightweight taffeta fabric. Construction
industry, general maintenance, and general industry.
Navigator (597) – .35mm Polyester/Polyurethane shell
with a soft polyester liner. Great for tough, dirty jobs
where durability is an issue. Breathable material
adds comfort.
LAMINATION – A process of binding one fabric to
another by means of an adhesive or heat.
PLUS STYLES:
PATTERNS – The most common component pieces
for rainwear are:
Jacket - 30" Waist Length.
Coat - 49" Knee length
Coat - 60" Ankle Length
Waist Pant - Elastic Waist
Bib Pants - Front panel higher than back.
Overall- Same extended height in front and back.
Suit - Combination of jacket and pant above.
Coverall - Jump suit style garment.
Classic (200) & Classic Plus (240) – .35mm
PVC/Polyester. All around “Classic” foul weather gear,
construction industry, utilities, municipalities, airlines,
environmental clean-up. Resists many oils, acids,
and solvents.
Commodore (600) – .40mm PVC/Non-Woven
Polyester/Nylon. All weather suit, provides warmth in
winter, absorbs perspiration in summer, protects
against industrial oils and solvents.
Cyclone (400) – .35mm PVC/Nylon/PVC. Limited
flammability, poultry and meat packing plants,
concrete plants, any abrasive situation.
PLY – The number of single layers laminated together.
RAGLAN SLEEVES – This is one of the most
common methods of constructing a jacket. There
are two front panels, one back panel, and two
sleeves. The sleeves are sewn and/or heat sealed
to the other three panels. This construction allows
for more mobility in the jacket.
RIPSTOP NYLON – A fabric with an overwoven
grid designed to add strength to the fabric and help
prevent tears from spreading.
Hydroblast (390) – .28mm, PVC/Nylon/PVC. Suits
specially designed for hydroblasting. Velcro closures
ensure water tight seals at all openings. Excellent for
any clean-up operation.
Wizard (300) – .28mm PVC/Nylon/PVC. Limited
flammability, chemical protection, fertilizer plants,
trucking industry, D.O.T.'s, sanitation workers, and
paper mills.
Challenger (700) – .16mm PVC/Nylon. Used in
amusement parks, golf courses, company recognition,
and safety awards.
Schooner II (2000) – .35mm PVC/Polyester Poncho.
For recreational purposes including sporting events,
concerts, hunting and fishing.
VALUE STYLES:
For additional information contact sales
or customer service at 800-955-6887 or
search online at www.mcrsafety.com.
JZG 6/2011
Schooner (040) & Schooner Jr. (2000) – Schooner O40
is .10mm PVC Poncho, and Schooner Jr. is .02mm
Polyethylene Poncho. For recreational purposes including
sporting events, concerts, hunting and fishing.
Squall (070) – .20mm Single Layer PVC. Refinery
clean-ups, day labor situations, general maintenance,
theme parks, and prisons.
Zodiac (050) – .10mm Single Layer PVC. For light
splash protection, day labor situations, and any
disposable need.
Aprons and Sleeves (063,073) – 6 & 8 mil Vinyl. Used
in meat, poultry, and vegetable processing plants.
Luminator
2013CL3
201CL3
Rainwear Style Number Guide
1st and 2nd Numbers
02 04 05 07 20 22 23 24 26 29 30 34 36 38 39 40 50 51 55 59 60 70 80 84 -
.02mm
.10mm
.10mm
.20mm
.35mm
.35mm
.32mm
.35mm
.35mm
.35mm
.28mm
.28mm
.28mm
.42mm
.28mm
.35mm
.16mm
.40mm
.22mm
.35mm
.40mm
.16mm
.35mm
.35mm
*LF =
Polyethylene
PVC
PVC
PVC
PVC/Polyester
PVC/Polyester Jacket w/ Zipper Front
PVC/Polyester
PVC/Polyester Jacket w/Corduroy Collar
PVC/Polyester 60" Ridercoat
PVC/Polyester
PVC/Nylon/PVC, LF
PVC/Nylon/PVC w/ Corduroy Collar, LF
PVC/Nylon/PVC 60" Ridercoat, LF
PVC/Hi Tensile Polyester/PVC, LF
PVC/Nylon/PVC, LF
PVC/Wavelock Nylon/PVC, LF
Polyester/Polyurethane
Polyurethane/Cotton Polyester
Nylon/Polyurethane, LF
Polyester/PU/Polyester
PVC/Non-woven Polyester/Nylon Lining
PVC/Nylon
Neoprene/Nylon, LF
Neoprene/Nylon w/ Hook & Loop Closure, LF
0 - Yellow
1 - Flat Orange , or
Fluorescent Orange
2 - Clear
3 - Blue
4 - Red
7 - Black
8 - Olive Green ,
Kelly Green , or
Lime Green
4th Number
0 - Poncho (3 digit style #'s)
1 - 1 Piece Coverall
2 - 2 Piece Suit
3 - 3 Piece Suit
BF - Bib Style Pants w/ No Fly
BP - Bib Style Pants w/ Fly
C - 49" Raincoat w/ Detachable Hood
CH - 49" Raincoat w/ Attached Hood
CN - 49" Raincoat w/ No Hood
H - Hood
J - Jacket w/ Detachable Hood
JH - Jacket w/ Attached Hood
JN - Jacket w/ No Hood
PW - Waist Pants
R - Reflective
SR - Silver Reflective
2083SR
Insulated
Luminator
2403R
500RJH
340J
5182
500RPW
BPCL3L
BMRCL3LP
BMRCL3L
High
Tensile
Polyester
BWCL2L
Concord
3881
.35mm
800JN
800JH
.42mm
800BP 800BF 800CN 800H
3981
2981
.35mm Industrial Grade
*Not Limited Flammability
Navigator
3882
388J
.22mm
.35mm
Polyurethane
Inside
Neoprene
Ripstop Nylon
550J
550BP
Polyester
597JH
2003F
2903
200C
201C
Classic Plus
.35mm
2403 2433
2413 2473
Hydroblast
240J
240C 241C
247C 243C
260C
267C
FR267C
Cyclone
.28mm
PVC
200CH
200J
200JH
220JH
200PW
200BF
Sizing is Denoted
S - Small
M - Medium
L - Large
XL - Extra large
X2 - XX Large
X3 - XXX Large
X4 - XXXX Large
X5 - XXXXX Large
X6 - XXXXXX Large
X7 - XXXXXXX Large
Men's
Jacket
Pants
34 - 36
28 - 30
38 - 40
32 - 34
42 - 44
36 - 38
46 - 48
40 - 42
50 - 52
44 - 46
54 - 56
48 - 50
58 - 60
52 - 54
62 - 64
56 - 58
66 - 68
60 - 62
70 - 72
64 - 66
Ladies
Jacket
Pants
6-8
10 - 12
10 - 12
14 - 16
14 - 16
18 - 20
18 - 20
22 - 24
22 - 24
26 - 28
26 - 28
30 - 32
30 - 32
34 - 36
24 - 36
38 - 40
38 - 40
42 - 44
42 - 44
46 - 48
.40mm
600J
600BP
Non-Woven Polyester/Nylon
600C
Wizard
.28mm
PVC
Wave Lock
Nylon
Ripstop
Nylon
PVC
PVC
400J
400BP 400PW
PVC
3003
300J
300JH
300BP
300BF
How to Measure:
For Chest / Bust Size - Measure just under the arms and across the broadest
part of the chest area. Hold tape firm and level.
Waist - Measure around waist, over shirt ( not over pants ) at the height you
normally wear pants.
PVC
Schooner II
.35mm
2000
Ripstop Nylon
Squall
Schooner
PVC
300C
PVC
360C
040
041
Polyester
042
043
044
048
Zodiac
PVC
.10mm
.20mm
0703
070J
072C
Polyethylene
.02mm
.10mm
PVC
0722
Schooner Jr.
0503
047
020
021
022
023
230C
Industry Grade
Ripstop
Nylon
.16mm
7002 7032
2303
PVC
3902
Ripstop Nylon
PVC
6003
Neoprene
PVC
Polyester
200BP
Commodore
Polyester
.35mm
PVC
Challenger
.35mm
8402
.35mm
2003 FR2003
2013
PVC
Hydroblast
Premium
Classic
2202 -Zipper
7368CR
Challenger
PVC
388BF
Polyester
598RPW
PU
Ripstop Nylon
Outside
550C
388JH
Specialty Items: BMRCL3L, BMRCL3LP, BPCL3L, BWCL2L
Insulated jackets/pants/vest. Part number not reflected in number guide.
Variable thickness because of insulation.
598RJH
518C
Dominator
Limited Flammability
3rd Number
2013R
201CR
-Clear